What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Manager (Remote Available) position at S&S Activewear?
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About Us
S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100 brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.
Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability
About The Role
The Logistics Manager will play a critical role in supporting the company’s inbound and outbound logistics operations. This individual contributor position focuses on day-to-day execution, systems administration, carrier relationship management, and operational support across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. The role partners closely with cross-functional teams and third-party providers to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and reliable transportation services.
SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (standard business hours) - Remote Available
Limited travel may be required for carrier meetings or operational support.
Pay is based on experience
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life, health, and future. Benefits begin 0–90 days after hire and include Vacation, Personal, and Sick time; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; and a 401(k) plan. You’ll also enjoy discounts on brand‑name apparel, fun employee events, and meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement. Join a company that invests in you from day one.
What You Will Do
Operations & Systems Support
The physical demands/working environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.
About Us
S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100 brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.
Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability
About The Role
The Logistics Manager will play a critical role in supporting the company’s inbound and outbound logistics operations. This individual contributor position focuses on day-to-day execution, systems administration, carrier relationship management, and operational support across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. The role partners closely with cross-functional teams and third-party providers to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and reliable transportation services.
SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (standard business hours) - Remote Available
Limited travel may be required for carrier meetings or operational support.
Pay is based on experience
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life, health, and future. Benefits begin 0–90 days after hire and include Vacation, Personal, and Sick time; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; and a 401(k) plan. You’ll also enjoy discounts on brand‑name apparel, fun employee events, and meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement. Join a company that invests in you from day one.
What You Will Do
Operations & Systems Support
- Oversee ERP and transportation management systems (TMS) inputs and reporting.
- Ensure data accuracy for rates, routing, and carrier performance.
- Support inbound and outbound freight execution across parcel, LTL, truckload, and regional carriers.
- Monitor carrier service levels, shipment visibility, and exception reporting to support timely deliveries.
- Conduct data analysis to identify cost trends, service issues, and improvement opportunities.
- Carrier & 3rd Party Management
- Serve as a primary point of contact for carrier partners, assisting with issue resolution and performance tracking.
- Support contract execution and day-to-day communication with parcel and freight carriers.
- Collaborate with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to align daily operations and escalate issues as needed.
- Partner with Distribution Center operations, Customer Service, Finance, and IT teams to ensure alignment on transportation priorities.
- Provide logistics data and insights for cross-functional initiatives and reporting.
- Assist in preparing materials for carrier business reviews and operational updates.
- Track key transportation KPIs including cost per box, on-time performance, and carrier compliance.
- Recommend process improvements to reduce cost and improve service reliability.
- Support operational projects such as onboarding new carriers or system enhancements.
- 10 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations (parcel, LTL, and truckload preferred).
- Strong knowledge of transportation systems and carrier management.
- Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make recommendations.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Limited travel may be required for carrier meetings or operational support.
The physical demands/working environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.